Thirstier than RAV4, but MUCH quieter (Nissan X-Trail E-Power Hybrid 2023 review)

Tom reviews the Nissan X-Trail Ti-L E-Power hybrid, a new midsize petrol-electric SUV in which the engine never directly powers the wheels. The new Nissan X-Trail has been heralded as an improvement over the previous version, but it still needed a decent engine. Well, now it has one, in the form of a 1.5-litre turbo petrol four-cylinder paired with dual front and rear electric motors. Unlike a Toyota RAV4, the X-Trail E-Power is a series-hybrid system where the petrol engine runs to charge the battery or drive the motors via an inverter under long periods of strain, but it has no physical connection to the wheels. Combined power is 157kW (210 hp) and for Australia the X-Trail hybrid has standard AWD, but a cheaper FWD version could come here later if demand requires it. The X-Trail competes with the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester and other midsize SUVs. As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct - so this is an independent, honest review of the Nissan X-Trail. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Price & Specs 1:29 - Interior 4:13 - Back Seats 6:04 - Boot 7:30 - Fuel Economy 8:38 - Servicing & Warranty 9:10 - Driving 16:43 - Verdict More Nissan content: https://www.chasingcars.com.au/nissan/ More X-Trail content: https://www.chasingcars.com.au/nissan... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / chasingcars.com.au   Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!